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Covid-19: 58-year-old woman dies – youngest fatality so far in Singapore; 12 new clusters emerge

The deceased was diagnosed to have Covid-19 on March 26 SINGAPORE, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —A 58-year-old Singaporean woman has died from Covid-19, the youngest…
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Covid-19: Pres Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

WASHINGTON, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks…
Americas

Covid-19: Criminals using food delivery services to transport drugs during lockdown – Interpol

PARIS, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Criminals are using food delivery services as a cover to transport drugs and other illegal…
Asia

Covid-19: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions

Hiking, retail shopping and larger social gatherings are now permissible in some states SYDNEY, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australia’s vast…
Asia

Covid-19: ADB approves $100m for Bangladesh to meet urgent public health needs

DHAKA, May 1 (NNN-BSS) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $100 million loan to support Bangladesh in its…
Asia

Covid-19: India’s death toll rises to 1,074; cases 33,050

NEW DELHI, May 1 (NNN-PTI) — The death toll due to the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 1,074 after 66…
Asia

Covid-19: Japan to extend state of emergency over virus – reports

TOKYO, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe islikely to extend a nationwide state of emergency imposed over…
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Covid-19: US, China block UN resolution in spat over WHO handling of pandemic

UNITED NATIONS, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and China remained at loggerheads Thursday over a UN Security Council…
Asia

Covid-19: IMF approves $220 mn loan for Afghanistan amid coronavirus

WASHINGTON, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF board approved $220 million in emergency aid for Afghanistan to help the country…
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Covid-19: Asia latest – first Maldives death, Australia eases curbs

HONG KONG, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus…